Nottingham Forest are seeking a more reliable backup to Chris Wood in the January transfer window, with Irish sensation Evan Ferguson an option.
Forest have offered Wood a new contract as a reward for the Kiwi’s exceptional first half of the Premier League season, with his 11 league goals greatly contributing to Forest’s third-place position at the halfway stage.
However, Nuno Espirito Santo will be wary of gambling on Wood’s continued fitness, meaning another forward in the Forest squad would be the perfect January incoming.
Petar Musa has been linked with Forest as a potential January striker option, alongside Forest’s pursuit of Yuri Alberto that looks set to bubble on throughout the month.
Another name that has surfaced is Brighton’s Irish star, Evan Ferguson, who has been hot property on the south coast since his breakthrough 2022/23 campaign.
Brighton would prefer loan with ‘obligation’ for Evan Ferguson deal
According to Ben Jacobs, Brighton remain undecided about whether to sanction a move for Ferguson in January, with many clubs in the Premier League anxiously waiting for an update.
